Lamine Gueye
Lamine Gueye is a pioneering Senegalese skier who made history at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo as the first black African to compete in the Winter Games. Born in Dakar to a Senegalese father and a French mother, he has been a trailblazer for winter sports in Senegal, founding and heading the country's ski federation. Gueye returned to Sarajevo decades later to reminisce about his groundbreaking experience in the Olympics, reflecting on the significance of his participation as a symbol of peace during a tumultuous time.
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Recent news mentions
Lamine Guèye was the only representative and flag bearer for Senegal at the World Alpine Ski Championships.
Bebo Storti: «Quando ho sfilato con il Senegal alla cerimonia di apertura dei Mondiali di sci (travestito da leghista nero)»
Italy· 2026-02-06
Lamine Gueye carved out a piece of Olympic history in Sarajevo by becoming the first black African to compete in the Winter Games.
Senegal skiing pioneer relives Sarajevo slopes
Taiwan· 2026-01-31
